Microneedling technology is one of the newest skincare technologies to hit the US in recent years. It offers impressive results in lifting and tightening the skin and reducing scarring. Dermarollers and Micropens use fast pinprick strikes to trick your body into producing extra collagen, which improves skin quality.

We love Dermarollers and Micropens because they are sleek and comfortable to hold. They are also customizable with adjustable sizes and speeds. These applicators also improve product penetration and effectiveness. We offer microneedling in our Portland and Kennebunk, Maine locations.

SkinPen© – 207 LASER™ is proud to feature the first and only FDA-cleared microneedling pen at our clinic. The SkinPen© is a revolutionary microneedling marvel. Bellus Medical©, the manufacturer of the SkinPen©, is made right here in the U.S.

Microneedling is effective because it boosts the effectiveness of creams and lotions by nearly two thousand percent! If there are wrinkles, blackheads, acne, crow’s feet or any other number of blemishes you want to get rid of, then you should consider getting a microneedling treatment as soon as possible!

There are several different dermaroller and micropen brands as well as styles available, but due to the advancements in skin treatment technologies and vigorous product testing, most applicators now look and function similarly. Dermaroller and micropen technology is standard among manufacturers, and most manufacturers have hundreds of thousands of user feedback comments that helped shaped the applicators into what they are today.

Dr. Fernandez from South Africa, considered by many as the founder of microneedling discovered during his attempts to perfect the deliverance of Vitamin A and Vitamin C into the skin that uptake of those crucial ingredients were increased when a dermaroller was used.

Dr. Fernandez from South Africa, considered by many as the founder of microneedling discovered during his attempts to perfect the deliverance of Vitamin A and Vitamin C into the skin that uptake of those crucial ingredients were increased when a dermaroller was used.

Micropen’s have a repetition rate of 6400+ RPM. The back and forth motion propels the microneedles into the skin. This penetration motion gentle moves the cells aside creating micro-channels within the skin. Micro-channeling signals an immune response to protect the skin. The primary byproduct of this procedure is collagen formation.

Collagen is a protein that’s found throughout the body. The microchannels created by the treatment enable the better delivery of clinical skincare products, including Environ, SkinCeuticals, and others. The medical-grade ingredients used in microneedling increase the strength and proliferation of collagen. Many scientific studies have been published outlining the histologic benefits of increased collagen in anti-aging and scar revision.

Microneedling is suitable to a wide range of people. Most applicators are built to be light and glide easily across the skin. Technology and user training, as well as skincare knowledge are all important during treatment. Dermarollers and Micropens are wonderful because they are designed to prevent catching or tearing of blemishes and skin tissue.

Micropens are easily adjustable, and dermarollers come in various lengths, ensuring a perfectly customized treatment based on skin type and condition. Microneedles range from 0.2mm to 3mm. Depth of penetration varies. Depending on the type of blemishes that are being treated a certain needle size may be more appropriate and produce better results. A combination of cold therapy and topical numbing cream is used to ensure patient comfort.

Microneedling is a great tool to consider for skin treatments (acne scarring, brown spots, wrinkle reduction), especially considering the low risks involved compared to other treatments. For example, a once popular treatment that’s being overshadowed by microneedling is the use of fractional lasers. Fractional lasers present several side effects most people want to avoid, most notably: hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. Hyperpigmentation involves patches of skin becoming darker than your natural color and hypopigmentation is the opposite; effected areas lose pigmentation.

Unfortunately, most heat based treatments such as fractional lasers present pigmentation challenges. Thankfully microneedling is savvier and safer than ever. Microneedling is clinically proven to heal sun damaged skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scarring, acne, pigmentation issues and more!

As always we offer FREE consultations to answer any questions you may have.